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Atlanta Eagles FC

Classic, Academy, Development

Atlanta Eagles FC Classic Program

The Atlanta Eagles FC Classic program is designed for athletes in the U13 to U18 age groups who seek a highly competitive level of participation. Atlanta Eagles provides an incredible youth development program, which results in state, regional, and national qualifications. Our primary focus for Classic athletes is to prepare them for high school, Olympic Development Programs (ODP), and ultimately for college. Athletes come from all over Metro Atlanta to compete in the AEFC program.

Atlanta Eagles expects athletes who represent the club to maintain high standards of personal behavior both on and off the field. We place great importance on academics and expect players to maintain high qualifications in school. We look to parents to ensure that their AEFC athletes reach practices, games, and club meetings on time.

Classic teams train twice a week and play weekend matches against teams from other clubs around the atlanta area. Additionally, teams may choose to participate in various local or regional tournaments.

Tryouts and Team Selection

Classic Athletes compete in tryouts every year in May/June. Tryouts are evaluated by our coaches and staff. Positions on teams are based on skill and quality, while keeping in minds that attitude and potential is very important to us as well. It is important to understand that not every athlete will be selected for a specific program, and we do urge athletes to continue training and trying out.

Information on registering for evaluations and tryouts can be found under the Tryouts link above. Recreational players can be selected to play with classic teams at any time throughout the year. As long as you are not registered with another Academy club, you may tryout for Atlanta Eagles FC. Players who are already registered with other academy teams, must obtain permission from them in order to transfer.

Classic Program Commitment

Practices are where learning and development take place, therefore participants must attend both practices per week, with the possibility of a third session. We do understand that personal conflicts do arise in which athletes cannot attend a practice. However, without participation in practice, players cannot expect to participate in competition. Other activities (Vacations, Homework, etc.) should be considered before committing to a program.

By accepting a place on a select team roster, a player commits to play the full seasonal year, June through May. For athletes up to and including U14, this includes both the fall and the spring season. For U15 through U18, there is only one season of soccer in the fall.

Seasons

Classic athletes compete during the fall and spring, finishing off the fiscal year. For U15 through U18, there is only one season of soccer in the fall, in order for them to participate in their high school programs.

Tournaments

Atlanta Eagles allows parents and coaches to elect what tournaments they wish to participate in as a team. However, all teams must participate in 2 tournaments elected by the club.

Locations Tryouts and practices will be held at the Atlanta Eagles Soccer Academy Facility in Lilburn, Ga. The classic program only offers outdoor practices.

- 327 Arcado Rd NW, Lilburn, Ga 30047

Determining your Age Group

The U.S. Youth Soccer Association groups athletes into competitive age groups. The "U" in U12 stands for Under 12 years old. To determine a players age, take their age on July 31st and add one year. For example, a child born on 9/25/2002 would be 11 years old on July 31st, 2014. This child is a U12 (Under 12) year old player for the soccer season beginning in August 2014.

Fees

(To be posted)

Academy

Atlanta Eagles FC Academy Program

Atlanta Eagles FC offers one of the best academy programs in Georgia. Offering academy as a more competitive alternative, players begin competing in tournaments provided by Georgia Soccer and other local clubs. The ages being selected are from U9 to U12, where players begin transitioning to Classic at U13. Our Development program teaches athletes the basics of soccer, while building a strong foundation. Academy takes athletes to the next level, improving on the foundation, and focusing on what players are capable of as a team. Academy is where parents begin to see what type of personalities their players are developing into, both on and off the field.

The Academy coaching staff are the best in the state at what they have to offer. Practices are designed by the coaches themselves and focus on the players working together as a team, while also making practices fun. Training sessions focus on technical skills, physical fitness, quick decision making, and mental strength. Practices are twice a week for one hour and a half.

Tryouts and Team Selection

Academy Athletes compete in tryouts every year in May/June. Tryouts are evaluated by our coaches and staff. Positions on teams are based on skill and quality, while keeping in minds that attitude and potential is very important to us as well. It is important to understand that not every athlete will be selected for a specific program, and we do urge athletes to continue training and trying out.

Information on registering for evaluations and tryouts can be found under the Tryouts link above. Recreational players can be selected to play with academy teams at any time throughout the year. As long as you are not registered with another Academy club, you may tryout for Atlanta Eagles FC. Players who are already registered with other academy teams, must obtain permission from them in order to transfer.

Academy Program Commitment

Practices are where learning and development take place, therefore participants must attend both practices per week, with the possibility of a third session. We do understand that personal conflicts do arise in which athletes cannot attend a practice. However, without participation in practice, players cannot expect to participate in competition. Other activities (Vacations, Homework, etc.) should be considered before committing to a program. By accepting a place on a select team roster, a player commits to play the full seasonal year, June through May.

Seasons

Academy athletes compete during the fall and spring. Practices are usually provided year round with full team participation. Practices incur a monthly fee.

Tournaments

Atlanta Eagles allows parents and coaches to elect what tournaments they wish to participate in as a team. However, all teams must participate in 2 tournaments elected by the club.

Locations

Tryouts and practices will be held at the Atlanta Eagles Soccer Academy Facility in Lilburn, Ga. The classic program only offers outdoor practices.

- 327 Arcado Rd NW, Lilburn, Ga 30047

Determining your Age Group

The U.S. Youth Soccer Association groups athletes into competitive age groups. The "U" in U12 stands for Under 12 years old. To determine a players age, take their age on July 31st and add one year. For example, a child born on 9/25/2002 would be 11 years old on July 31st, 2014. This child is a U12 (Under 12) year old player for the soccer season beginning in August 2014.

Fees

(To be posted)

Development

Atlanta Eagles FC Development Program

Atlanta Eagles FC (AEFC) recognizes that there are not many clubs who provide soccer programs for players before the age of 7. However, we believe the critical ages for development are 4 and 5 years old. For that reason, AEFC accepts players as soon as they turn 4 years old. We offer the development program as a learning path to competing at the Academy and Classic level.

Our coaches provide players with the foundation necessary to consistently improve as an player while also instilling a love for the game. Training sessions focus on passing, receiving, dribbling, striking, coordination, confidence, balance, fun exercises, and small sided games.

The players being accepted are from 4 to 12 years old. No soccer experience is required. Training sessions are offered at our two Indoor locations(Lilburn+Doraville), every Tuesday and Thursday for 1 hour each. The age groups are divided as followed:

-Ages 4 to 8 practice Tuesday + Thursday (5pm to 6pm)

-Ages 9 to 12 practice Tuesday + Thursday (6pm to 7pm)

SeasonsThe AEFC development program is a offered year round (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter). Payments are month to month. Cancel anytime.

CommitmentThis is the only program we offer that does not have an annual commitment. Our commitment is month to month, with fees due the first week. Uniform is required to practice.

Soccer GamesFor this particular program, we can only offer games for the players selected to compete. Teams are made within the program by the coaches, however not every player is selected to participate. For those who are not selected, we continue to offer practices until the day the players are ready to compete.

RegistrationThere is no registration fee to sign up for our development program. Feel free to come by our home training facility for more information and to register for practices. At the moment we do not have online registration.